Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has praised Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for introducing the Non-Resident Nigerian Ordinary Account (NRNOA) and the Non-Resident Nigerian Investment Account (NRNIA).
In a statement issued by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, NiDCOM’s Head of Media, Public Relations, and Protocols, Dabiri-Erewa described the initiative as a strategic move designed to strengthen diaspora engagement and fuel Nigeria’s economic growth.
She underscored the critical role of diaspora remittances, noting that they are now Nigeria’s largest source of foreign exchange, surpassing even oil revenues.
The NiDCOM chairperson further emphasised the need for a united effort between Nigerians at home and abroad, stating, “We must all come together to develop Nigeria; no foreigner will do this for us.”
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She encouraged Nigerians in the diaspora to take full advantage of these new financial opportunities, highlighting their potential to drive further contributions to Nigeria’s economy.
Dabiri-Erewa also commended the CBN’s proactive approach to deepening ties with the diaspora, citing recent efforts aimed at optimizing remittance channels and enhancing the nation’s financial stability.
She expressed confidence that the introduction of the NRNOA and NRNIA would significantly boost economic contributions from Nigerians worldwide.
